SDDP Announces New Communications and Field Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 11, 2023

The South Dakota Democratic Party is excited to announce the hiring of a new Communications Director and Field Director.

Krista Burns is the party’s Communications Director. She is an Emmy award winning news producer with 13 years of experience in TV news in South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Most recently, she was a news producer for the past 7 years for KELOLAND Media Group in Sioux Falls, SD.

Krista grew up in Eagan, MN and received her BA in Broadcast Journalism from South Dakota State University. During her time at KELOLAND, she also helped to organize several charity events, including raising money for the Sioux Empire United Way.

Joseph Zweifel is the party’s Field Director. Joseph comes to us with a vast amount of experience and knowledge when it comes to politics. He first got started working on the Herseth, Obama, and Clinton campaigns canvassing right here in South Dakota. Joseph was also the Communications Director for the Donn Larson for District 16 Senate campaign in 2022.

From there he went on to hold leadership roles within the Lincoln County Democratic Party and successfully ran for two terms on the Executive Board for the South Dakota Democratic Party.

Born and raised on a fourth generation farm and in a rural community, Joseph brings a unique niche of focus, knowledge and experience for all of South Dakota.

“The South Dakota Democratic Party is committed to improving its messaging and support for its county, state and elected officials. Krista and Joe’s experience and professionalism will be an asset for the South Dakota Democratic Party,” said Dan Ahlers, Executive Director for the South Dakota Democratic Party.

For questions, you may contact Dan at dan@sddp.org or contact the state party office by phone at 605-271-5405 or 605-940-3071.

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